Great information guys....I must say I am surprised there were more Yay's than Nays. Even "Captain Cautious" (AKA Destroyer) was saying go for it
I've gone back and forth at least three times....Ferm...great info on the craigslist ad. I am going to call them today. Those are much better boats and much better prices than what I was seeing at local marina's down there. I'm sure I'll spend more in gas than what I am estimating but below is a spreadsheet I put together to calculate differential cost....havent towed enough with the new truck to get a good number but ran it at 10,11,12, 13 mpg.
$/gal miles mpg w/ mpg w/o Gal w/ $ w/ Gal w/o $ w/o $ diff
$2.62 2674 10 18 267.40 $700.59 148.56 $389.22 $311.37
$2.62 2674 11 18 243.09 $636.90 148.56 $389.22 $247.68
$2.62 2674 12 18 222.83 $583.82 148.56 $389.22 $194.61
$2.62 2674 13 18 205.69 $538.91 148.56 $389.22 $149.70
With the money I'll spend in gas and what I'll probably spend making sure the trailer is completely perfect I dont think it will come down too much to a money thing....I do like the comment about putting money into my own rig if I have to spend it. Would need to be done anyway sooner or later.
I am also spending 3-4 days on the east cost visiting my family so could get some boating in on that side too which would be fun.
Will keep you guys updated.